News & Reviews:   ASUS ZenPad 7.0

Slated as the next entry-level tablet phones taking over from the ASUS Fonepad, the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 is the entry-level version yet still managed to offer a slim yet luxurious design on a 7-inch display tablet with 600 x 1024 pixel resolution. Set for a Malaysia release date on 26 August 2015 with the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 and others, the pricing has been mentioned at RM499. Also featuring a 64-bit Intel Atom x3 processor, 1GB RAM, dts-HD audio technology, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and double tap to sleep or wake, the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 is shaping up to be better than it's predecessors. We go hands-on with the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 in our hands-on video below to see what else it can do.

After all the teasers, we managed to get our hands on the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 tablet from ASUS. While pricing has already been announced for RM499, it is set for an official launch along with the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 and others come this 26 August 2015. Tech specs and features include a 64-bit Intel Atom x3 processor, 1GB RAM, dts-HD audio technology, 7-inch display with 600 x 1024 pixel resolution and phone and SMS capabilities with built-in 3G connectivity. Check out our unboxing video in this article to see what else you get with the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0.

Recently, ASUS and Intel Malaysia held a sneak peek preview of the upcoming ASUS ZenPad tablets, which TechNave.com was privileged to attend. While the ASUS ZenPad C was also available the star of the show was undoubtedly the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 (Z370CG). Featuring tech specs that include the 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom x3 C3230 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 7-inch display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and 8MP PixelMaster rear camera with autofocus, the main feature for the tablet is that it is the first one that you can customize. While it comes with a luxury-themed leather-textured plastic backplate called a Zen Case, this can be replaced with several other Zen Cases which include black, silver, orange and pastel blue (as added value, the ZenPad 7.0 will come with an extra free Zen Case). While we still don't have any pricing details yet, it has been revealed that the ZenPad 7.0 will be getting a lot of other accessories. This includes a fashionable leather clutch case called the Zen Clutch, the Power Case which adds on an extra 2000 mAh battery for a total 16 hours worth of battery life and the Audio Cover which features 5.1 channel surround sound, 6 built-in speakers and 1 sub woofer which combined with the dts-HD sound technology in the tablet makes for an instant boombox tablet. 

The new ASUS ZenPad tablets set to replace their Fonepads are coming to Malaysia soon. Set for an August release, we've just received our invite for an upcoming sneak peak of the devices. So far, we're expecting the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 and ASUS ZenPad 7.0 to make an appearance, but the ASUS ZenPad 8 could make a surprise entrance as well. The first two are powered by the new Intel Atom x3 processor formerly known as SoFIA and will feature integrated 3G connectivity. Previous leaks that we've received show a stylish yet very slim and thin profile for all those large phone enthusiasts out there with other features including DTS-HD audio technology and more. No actual Malaysia release dates yet, but pricing details have been revealed to start from RM499. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated as to new developments soon.

The SIRIM Database is often used like China's TENAA and also usually gives a clear indication that a device may be coming to Malaysia soon. The ASUS ZenPad 7.0 or Z370CG, ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 or Z170CG and LG G4. The ZenPad tablets will have tech specs that include the new 64-bit Intel Atom x3 processors, 1GB/2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage and 3G connectivity. Both will feature 7-inch displays but the higher-end Z370CG will offer 1280 x 800 pixel resolutions compared to the 1024 x 600 pixels on the Z170CG. The listing for the ZenPad tablets appears to be to all the usual local distributors, suggesting that we could see the ASUS ZenPad tablets sometime soon, with early estimates set at July 2015. The LG G4 on the other hand looks to be going to one of the major smartphone distributors in Malaysia, which suggests that it may be making an official comeback to Malaysia. The LG G4 is currently the leather-clad flagship smartphone from LG with a curved 5.5-inch 2K display covered by Gorilla Glass 4, 16MP rear camera with laser autofocus and OIS and much more. Neither ASUS nor LG Malaysia have made any comment or teaser on these new arrivals, but we expect both to arrive in Malaysia soon.